[mwatt000]

Originally Posted by Jgg7933

My wife has been having trouble seeing out of one eye (looks foggy) and just found out she has a fast growing cataract. We get our eyes checked yearly and she knew she had small cataracts in both eyes like I do but one has grown in the past year. We will be going to St. Lukes in Lake Sumter Landing and we have the brochure on cataract surgery. The surgery with the standard lenses is covered by insurance but they show upgraded lenses for $2000.00 an eye and another for $3000.00 an eye. We wonder if these upgrades are really worth the extra expense since we know several people that have had the surgery and got the standard lenses and have all had no issues and now see 20 - 20 but need to use reading glasses for close up. There is also NO GUARANTEE that if you get those $3000.00 premium lenses ($6000.00 for both eyes) that you will not have to wear glasses for close up. Any additional thoughts would be appreciated.

I had the premium lenses implanted. ($6000) I could not be more pleased with the results. I can see far, medium and close -up. This was the best investment that I have made in a long time. I can see the small disclaimers on the tv commercials and my night driving has been greatly improved.


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[Rosalie]

Reply to mwatt000: Was your surgery performed here in The Villages or out-of-state?

[Jgg7933]

Originally Posted by mwatt000

I had the premium lenses implanted. ($6000) I could not be more pleased with the results. I can see far, medium and close -up. This was the best investment that I have made in a long time. I can see the small disclaimers on the tv commercials and my night driving has been greatly improved.


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Thank you so much mwatt000 for this info.

[dadspet]

Had Dr Ireland do mine and was pleased. I had mono vision (1 close 1 far) and avoided the 6000 extra charge and see great far and up close without cheaters. Did a 2 week trial with contacts first to make sure I could adjust ok since I hadn't wore mono vision contracts for 20 years. Not everyone can.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by N44125

Dr. Ireland, St. Luke’s, LSL. Fantastic, caring staff. Had mine done 2 years ago...no complaints...only compliments.

Agree, st. Luke's LSL. Medicare will usually pay for most of it and you get the corrective lens, only need reading glasses. Takes about 6 mins after you get set up. All done within 2 hours or less usually.

[bobthegolfer]

The last time I went to my appointment with Dr. Wehrly I waited over two hours. I'm thinking of changing doctors just for that reason. His waiting room is always packed. I don't know why they overbook. I like what I'm hearing about Dr. Ireland. Do you get in at the time of your appointment? I don't mind waiting up to 30 minutes, but two hours seems a bit excessive!

[Opmoochler]

Very impressed with the whole process.

[big guy]

Originally Posted by Skip

Get a second opinion. I was told that too, went to a different office and was told, they are not that bad. We'll keep checking once a year.

Do you experience the symptoms?

Skip

Besides blurred vision, what are the symptoms?

[JoMar]

I second Dr. Holman of Lake Eye. I'm sure there are many docs that do good work, cataracts, knees, hips are part of The Villages lifestyle so most docs get plenty of practice and experience. The surgical technology is so advanced that unless there are extenuating circumstances, cataract surgery is pretty easy and safe.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by big guy

Besides blurred vision, what are the symptoms?

Glare is a biggie. We often saw cataracts that didn’t look too bad, but the patient complained bitterly about vision impairment. We had a small instrument that simulated sunlight brightness yet allowed the patient to view the chart. Many times they showed a significant drop in vision under daylight conditions that didn’t show up in the reduced lighting of the exam room. They became candidates for extraction.

[Kahuna32162]

Originally Posted by sallybowron

Dr. Scott Holman at Lake Eye. excellent

Another vote for Dr Holman, did both on mine, great follow up as well.

[EPutnam1863]

Make sure to understand everything thoroughly before agreeing to surgery. It took me a while to understand because I am severely nearsighted in one eye and severely farsighted in another. I will still need prescription glasses afterwards. I am 77 and did not want to spend money on premium lenses. I do not mind wearing glasses anyway and besides others tell me I look better with glasses because they cover my bags!

Also do not paint any room. Colors will look brighter after surgery than before.

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by Jgg7933

My wife has been having trouble seeing out of one eye (looks foggy) and just found out she has a fast growing cataract. We get our eyes checked yearly and she knew she had small cataracts in both eyes like I do but one has grown in the past year. We will be going to St. Lukes in Lake Sumter Landing and we have the brochure on cataract surgery. The surgery with the standard lenses is covered by insurance but they show upgraded lenses for $2000.00 an eye and another for $3000.00 an eye. We wonder if these upgrades are really worth the extra expense since we know several people that have had the surgery and got the standard lenses and have all had no issues and now see 20 - 20 but need to use reading glasses for close up. There is also NO GUARANTEE that if you get those $3000.00 premium lenses ($6000.00 for both eyes) that you will not have to wear glasses for close up. Any additional thoughts would be appreciated.

I have had cataracts removed and replaced both times with the high end lenses. I now have great vison with both eyes and do not need to use reading glasses. Worth the extra money if you can afford it.

I used Dr Janks of Ocala Eye here in TV, excellent eye surgeon and great service.